LaRue Burley

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LaRue Burley
Born (1984-04-25) April 25, 1984 (age 39)
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Other namesThe Cannibal
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division welterweight
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
TeamPower MMA
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins11
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

LaRue Burley (born April 25, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the XFC. A professional competitor since 2012, he has also fought in WSOF, Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and the RFA.

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Mixed martial arts career

Amateur career

Burley began his amateur MMA career in 2012, compiling a record of 2-0. [1]

Bellator MMA

After going 2–0 in smaller promotions, Burley made his Bellator debut against Bubba Jenkins on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100. Despite being a heavy underdog, Burley won the fight via technical knockout in the third round. [2]

In his next Bellator appearance, Burley faced Cliff Wright at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [3]

Burley faced Raymond Pina at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014. [4] He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Burley signed with the Resurrection Fighting Alliance and made his promotional debut against T.J. Hepburn on April 10, 2015, at RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer. [5] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

World Series of Fighting

In June 2015, Burley signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with the World Series of Fighting. [6] In his debut, he faced Brian Foster at WSOF 23 on September 18, 2015. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

In his second fight for the promotion, Burley faced Ramil Mustapayev at WSOF 25 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Burley has three sons and one daughter. [7]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches11 wins4 losses
By knockout42
By submission30
By decision42
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win11–4Bradley DesirTKO (punches) XFC 44 May 28, 202133:14 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win10–4Alejandro SanchezSubmission (guillotine choke) XFC 43 November 11, 202034:21 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win9–4Manny VillarealDecision (unanimous) LFA 53 November 9, 201835:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss8–4 Rafa García KO (punches)Combate 24: Alday vs. LopezSeptember 14, 201812:26 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win8–3Maycon MendonçaDecision (unanimous) LFA 24 October 13, 201735:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss7–3James NakashimaDecision (unanimous) LFA 11 May 5, 201735:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Welterweight bout.
Win7–2Cedric MarksTKO (punches)Fists of Fury 11September 10, 201631:00 Woodward, Oklahoma, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss6–2Ramil MustapayevDecision (unanimous) WSOF 25 November 20, 201535:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWSOF Lightweight Tournament Reserve bout
Loss6–1 Brian Foster KO (punch) WSOF 23 September 18, 201510:32 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win6–0T.J. HepburnSubmission (guillotine choke)RFA 25: Lawrence vs. ToomerApril 10, 201513:49 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win5–0Raymond PinaSubmission (guillotine choke) Bellator 126 September 26, 201420:22 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win4–0 Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) Bellator 117 April 18, 201435:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win3–0 Bubba Jenkins TKO (punches) Bellator 100 September 20, 201333:40 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Gabe RivasTKO (punches) KOTC: Regulators January 19, 201311:06 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Kelley OserDecision (unanimous)Coalition of Combat: Pound for PoundSeptember 15, 201235:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "LaRue Burley ("The Cannibal") | MMA Fighter Page".
  2. ↑ "LaRue Burley vs. Bubba Jenkins". sherdog.com. September 20, 2013.
  3. ↑ "LaRue Burley vs. Cliff Wright". sherdog.com. April 18, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Bellator 126 fight card finalized for Sept. 26 in Phoenix on Spike TV". mmamania.com. September 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ Jason Floyd (March 5, 2015). "RFA signs former Bellator lightweight LaRue Burley, meets T.J. Hepburn at RFA 25". themmareport.com.
  6. ↑ Eric Kowal (June 23, 2015). "WSOF Signs LaRue Burley and Louis "Handgunz" Taylor". mymmanews.com.
  7. ↑ "Interview with XFC MMA fighter Larue Burley | MMA UK". 23 December 2020.
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